Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,600 | 38.33 | 4.46 |
| Max Fried | NYY | $10,500 | 37.07 | 3.53 |
| Jose Soriano | LAA | $11,000 | 36.08 | 3.28 |
| Shohei Ohtani | LAD | $10,300 | 33.53 | 3.26 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jack Leiter | TEX | $8,600 | 38.33 | 4.46 |
| Tanner Bibee | CLE | $7,900 | 32.72 | 4.14 |
| Tyler Mahle | SF | $6,600 | 25.85 | 3.92 |
| Brandon Williamson | CIN | $6,700 | 24.65 | 3.68 |
Catcher/First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,600 | 14.69 | 4.08 |
| Drake Baldwin | ATL | $4,000 | 14.08 | 3.52 |
| Matt Olson | ATL | $3,700 | 13.06 | 3.53 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 12.89 | 4.16 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Jensen | KC | $2,800 | 12.38 | 4.42 |
| Nick Kurtz | ATH | $3,100 | 12.89 | 4.16 |
| Cal Raleigh | SEA | $2,800 | 11.42 | 4.08 |
| Munetaka Murakami | CWS | $3,600 | 14.69 | 4.08 |
Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 14.96 | 3.48 |
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.19 | 4.06 |
| Brandon Lowe | PIT | $3,900 | 11.73 | 3.01 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.42 | 3.47 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $3,000 | 12.19 | 4.06 |
| Luke Keaschall | MIN | $2,800 | 10.13 | 3.62 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,300 | 14.96 | 3.48 |
| Ozzie Albies | ATL | $3,000 | 10.42 | 3.47 |
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Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.87 | 3.91 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $3,700 | 12.39 | 3.35 |
| Gunnar Henderson | BAL | $3,600 | 12.32 | 3.42 |
| CJ Abrams | WSH | $4,000 | 11.96 | 2.99 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colson Montgomery | CWS | $2,900 | 11.83 | 4.08 |
| Geraldo Perdomo | ARI | $2,800 | 11.08 | 3.96 |
| Elly De La Cruz | CIN | $3,800 | 14.87 | 3.91 |
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $2,800 | 10.91 | 3.89 |
Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.68 | 4.13 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.85 | 3.91 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.09 | 3.78 |
| Junior Caminero | TB | $3,200 | 11.97 | 3.74 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sal Stewart | CIN | $3,800 | 15.68 | 4.13 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $3,800 | 14.85 | 3.91 |
| Max Muncy | LAD | $3,200 | 12.09 | 3.78 |
| Tanner Murray | CWS | $2,100 | 7.89 | 3.75 |
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Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $4,200 | 15.45 | 3.68 |
| Yordan Alvarez | HOU | $4,400 | 14.27 | 3.24 |
| Mickey Moniak | COL | $4,000 | 14.22 | 3.56 |
| James Wood | WSH | $4,200 | 13.79 | 3.28 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $4,000 | 13.75 | 3.44 |
| Ramon Laureano | SD | $3,900 | 13.63 | 3.49 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $3,700 | 12.94 | 3.50 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $3,800 | 12.70 | 3.34 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nathan Lukes | TOR | $2,200 | 9.58 | 4.36 |
| Byron Buxton | MIN | $2,900 | 12.43 | 4.29 |
| Jo Adell | LAA | $2,900 | 12.06 | 4.16 |
| Jakob Marsee | MIA | $2,900 | 11.96 | 4.13 |
| Nathan Church | STL | $2,400 | 9.91 | 4.13 |
| Carlos Cortes | ATH | $2,600 | 10.67 | 4.10 |
| Giancarlo Stanton | NYY | $2,800 | 11.25 | 4.02 |
| Seiya Suzuki | CHC | $2,800 | 11.20 | 4.00 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.